Earning Currency
Activities
Activity 1: Career Choices
Using student-centered activities, this lesson will not only teach learners about different job sectors and reinforce how income is earned (either by working or through investments) but will also engage them in assessing their personal interests as they relate to potential careers. Students will learn how education is a proven strategy to improve their lifelong earnings potential. They will also extend their working knowledge of income by recognizing that earned income is taxed. (from FDIC Money Smart program)
Activity 2: It's Got to Be Earned
In this activity, students build understanding of why people work, why we need money, and where money goes after it is earned After viewing and discussing It’s Got to be Earned (video), students identify an item they want and consider their skills, talents, and interests to brainstorm ways they could earn money. Students analyze what their goods and services might be worth. (from ca-chingusa.org)
Activity 3: Allowances & Spending Plans
This lesson provides an introduction to allowances for third through sixth graders. Allowances are the first step to understanding written spending plans or budgets. With guidance managing allowances in childhood, children can become financially responsible adults. Adults with effective budget skills create healthier family relationships and contribute to building a stronger economy. (from practicalmoneyskills.com)